Rep. Omar introduces the Zero Waste Act
July 25, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota introduced the Zero Waste Act to Congress. The bill would create a federal grant program to help local cities invest in zero waste initiatives. These funds could go toward recycling infrastructure or the creation of partnerships with local businesses aimed at reducing waste in their operations, according to a news release from Omar’s office.
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The city of Minneapolis, Eureka Recycling of Minneapolis, Zero Waste Washington, Texas Campaign for the Environment & TCE Fund, U.S. Composting Council, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Climate Generation, Surfrider Foundation, TakeAction Minnesota and Minnesota Composting Council have endorsed the bill.
